Panaah(1992)
'Panaah' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action masala film directed by Krishnakant Pandya. The lead cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Siddharth Ray, Kiran Kumar, Praveen Kumar Sobti, and Pallavi Joshi. The story follows four hardened criminals hired to kill a young boy, but their encounter with his innocence changes their path. The film blends action, emotion, and a strong moral core. It was a box office success and is remembered for its powerful performances, especially by Naseeruddin Shah. The music was composed by Nadeem-Shravan. The film was released in 1992.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Krishnakant Pandya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Four ruthless goons are hired by a wealthy villain to kill a young orphan boy named Raja. But when they meet the innocent child, their hearts begin to change. They must choose between their criminal past and protecting the boy who now trusts them completely.
“Innocence can change even the hardest heart.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Panaah
Cast reunions in this film: Kiran Kumar & Naseeruddin Shah (4 films together), Kiran Kumar & Pran (3 films together), Siddharth & Kiran Kumar (2 films together), and Naseeruddin Shah & Pallavi Joshi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Shibu Mitra, who was better known as a cinematographer for movies like 'Betaab' and 'Arjun'.
- It was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a character named Raja, a role often associated with his 80s action-hero image.
- The movie's plot of hardened criminals softening towards an innocent person echoes themes from the Hollywood film 'Paper Moon'.
- Actress Farah Naaz, who played the female lead, was the sister of more famous actress Tabu, who was just starting her career around this time.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- Released in 1992, the film came out during a period when Mithun Chakraborty was starring in many mid-budget action and drama films.
- The title 'Panaah' means 'shelter' or 'refuge' in Hindi, reflecting the central theme of protection in the story.